Category Archives: Discipleship

The pain that never ends: Do we have our priorities right?

Posted on 26/09/2011 by matt24fourteen

I was teaching about missions in a church a few months back, and midstream, God dropped a bomb on me. (When He said He would give us the words we need to speak in every occasion, He meant it.) It … Continue reading →

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“All we can do is pray…” Big sigh

Posted on 22/09/2011 by matt24fourteen

Having visited and worked with Christians in almost 20 countries, and having lived in four different countries, I can tell you that the vast majority of Christians do not understand the purpose and power of talking to Jesus…what we often … Continue reading →

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God’s anointing

Posted on 21/09/2011 by matt24fourteen

A friend of mine asked me to write a little bit about God’s anointing and how I have seen this in my work as a missionary. I thought I would share this here. It’s not the “full treatment”…my goodness, entire … Continue reading →

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For true happiness and contentment, give your life for people

Posted on 14/09/2011 by matt24fourteen

What are the “Ten happiest jobs”? I’m actually not that surprised. A favorite old song says “Two things last forever: the Word of God, and the souls of men.” (Yes ladies, you too!) When we follow the Lord, and give … Continue reading →

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Where does love stop? What stops love?

Posted on 26/07/2011 by matt24fourteen

I woke up this morning thinking about the most unlovely of our society (wherever you may live). The ones who’s sin and lifestyle disgust us. The ones who are vocally angry toward Jesus and militant about pushing societal norms away … Continue reading →

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I like the way You lead!

Posted on 01/05/2011 by matt24fourteen

This startling contrast hit me again: “Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands… [i.e. power and authority…like, all of it] “…poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them … Continue reading →

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That was . . . different!

Posted on 25/04/2011 by matt24fourteen

We are wrapping up probably the most interesting Resurrection Sunday ever! This morning at the international church we heard testimonies from Christians from various African countries, and saw the baptism of a new sister from China and a brother from … Continue reading →

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Is your heart joined to the Lord’s?

Posted on 30/03/2011 by matt24fourteen

Here is a question that came to me today from the Lord. It is a question to me, but I understood that He also wants me to ask my friends as well. God calls all of His kids to various … Continue reading →

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Japan. God wants to bring blessing out of the misery!

Posted on 16/03/2011 by matt24fourteen

People all over the world are shocked and saddened by the disaster in Japan. Many are praying and trying to help financially. Along with our normal human reaction to something like this, God’s people need to be asking Him what … Continue reading →

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Jesus is extremely serious about us forgiving others

Posted on 25/02/2011 by matt24fourteen

“And his master was angry, and delivered him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due to him. ‘So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive … Continue reading →

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